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FEATURES
Accurate control of filling and carbonating variables
Option of filling and crown seal capping and/or screw top
capping at a single station
15l process vessel, positioned at a convenient height
Batch & continuous processing
Throughputs up to 60l/h achievable (2l bottles)
Wide range of cans or bottles can be used from 0.15l to in
excess of 2l
Evaluation service for customer cans and bottles
C02 content in excess of 10g/l can be realised
Enhanced colour touch screen control
In-bottle pressure measurement enables accurate and reproducible
depressurisation
Many parameters can be automated
Carbonates foaming products
Carbonates at any temperature between 4C and 20C
Premix and postmix capability
Fills non-carbonated drinks
BENEFITS
Easily reproducible test batches
Very flexible and accurate
No CO2 loss during filling due to double stage cooling
Easy to use: many functions automated
Cost saving: for small test batches no production line is
required
32 preset programs
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FT102LT CARBONATOR/FILLER
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The Armfield FT102X has a well deserved reputation for being
simply the best Carbonator-Filler on the market. The new Armfield
FT102LT utilises the same technology and most of the features and
benefits, in a smaller, more cost effective package.
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Preparing Carbonated Beverages in the LaboratoryThe Armfield
FT102LT Miniature-scale Carbonator-Filler provides the ability to
establish precise and repeatable parameters when carbonating in the
laboratory, this can dramatically improve the speed with which new
products are developed.
Both premix and postmix operations are available from the
standard machine. Options enable for deaeration of the product and
evacuation of the bottles, and filling and capping (screw and/or
crown) at a single station without removing the bottle.
The FT102LT Carbonator-Filler is easy to install, set up and
use. Colour touch screen control is used with a new graphical
interface, enabling different carbonating and filling scenarios to
be set and stored. The semi-automated cleaning programme takes the
user step by step through the cleaning process and enables the unit
to be made ready for another product or formulation.
The FT102LT is ideally suited as a general purpose filling and
carbonation installation for small laboratory applications. Used in
conjunction with one of Armfields FT74 UHT/HTST units, a complete
drinks line can be created in the laboratory; consisting of heat
treatment, carbonation, filling and capping.
Description of OperationThe FT102LT is a combined carbonator and
filler, designed primarily to enable R&D staff to prepare small
quantities of beverages with reproducible characteristics and
replicating the production product.The carbonation takes place
using a recirculation pump to circulate the product from a 15l
vessel through a heat exchanger system and a sinter tube where the
CO2 is introduced. The pressure in the carbonation vessel is
controlled automatically by the plc. The vessel has two
compartments, an outer compartment from which the product to be
carbonated is drawn, and an inner compartment which contains the
most recently carbonated product. When the inner compartment is
full the contents overflow into the outer compartment.The product
is chilled down to the required carbonation temperature using a
heat exchanger with a switched valve control system. This requires
an external chilled water supply. This can either be the customers
own supply or the Armfield FT63 re-circulating process chiller
(which can also be used with other products in the laboratory such
as an Armfield FT74XTS).
After carbonation, the product is passed to the filling head
through a tubular heat exchanger which further cools the product to
prevent CO2 release. The filling process takes place under PLC
control. It consists of raising the bottle to the filling head,
syrup dosing (option), evacuating the bottle (option), flushing the
bottle with CO2, pressurising the bottle (CO2 ), counter-pressure
filling the bottle, re-pressurising the vessel, allowing time for
the contents to level-out, de-pressurising (or snifting) and
clearing the overflow.Most functions of the FT102LT are under PLC
control and the operator interface is a touch screen control panel.
It is possible to save and recall up to 32 sets of operating
parameters to suit different products and containers. Each set of
parameters can be allocated a descriptive name.
Filling and Capping ContainersA wide range of cans, PET and
glass bottles can be handled. The standard options can handle most
containers from 0.15 to 2 litres. However, we understand that all
containers are different and we will be pleased to evaluate your
containers in advance, particularly if screw capping is
required.
Optional FeaturesFT102LT-2 Capper Enabling System Incorporated
into the filling station, this option enables the user to fit
either the crown seal capper or the screw cap sealer into the
capping head. It includes a pneumatic drive, which is used to move
out the filling head and position the selected capper over the
bottle. The two capping heads are interchangeable once installed,
and can easily be fitted by the user.
FT102LT-4 Screw Cap Sealer Mechanism (Requires FT102LT-2) For
use with splined plastic screw caps. Includes a motor drive with a
variable torque setting to enable for a wide range of bottles and
screw caps to be used. The motor limit current (hence the torque
setting) is set electronically from the control panel. Different
inserts can be fitted to the capping head to accommodate different
types or sizes of cap. The standard insert fits many typical 28mm
caps. Armfield can test your caps and bottles free of charge for
suitability.
Note: For successful operation the FT102LT-17 PET bottle holder
must be used. For glass bottles a special holder (FT102LT-17-SPL)
can usually be provided.
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FT102LT-10 Vacuum System Used for both deaerating the product
(prior to carbonating) and for evacuating the bottles prior to
filling. It includes the vacuum pump, the addition of a deaeration
surface in the chamber and all the valves and controls for both
processes. The evacuation parameters are integrated seamlessly with
the other filling functions on the operator interface panel and are
saved as part of the normal filling data. Note: The FT102LT-2, -4,
and -10 options must be specified at initial purchase and
cannot be added later.
AccessoriesThe FT102LT filling system is directly compatible
with that used on the FT102X. This enables the FT102LT to use the
wide range of capping and filling accessories available for the
FT102X. e.g.
FT102X-3 Crown Seal Capper (Requires FT102LT-2) The standard
FT102X-3 works with the majority of bottles and crown caps. For
other bottles we can normally produce a special capper head, order
code FT102X-3-SPL. Armfield can test your bottles free of charge
for suitability. (includes 1 set of calipers) .
FT102X-5 Centering Ring The FT102X-5 is used to position the
bottle centrally on the platform. Two of these acetal centering
rings are included with each FT102X. These can be machined to suit
the customer bottle size (if provided). Additional centering rings
can be supplied for use with more bottle types. Order code:
FT102X-5-ZZ where ZZ is the hole size in mm.
FT102X-6 Filling head for cans (up to 70mm diameter) The
standard FT102X-6 works with most cans, but some cans with unusual
lips may need special attention. Armfield can test your cans free
of charge for suitability.
FT102X-17 PET bottle support Used to prevent crushing of
containers during filling. The standard FT102X-17 works with most
PET bottles with a 28mm nominal neck width. Armfield can test your
bottles free of charge for suitability. For other bottles or
different sizes we can produce a special support tailored to the
bottle. Order code: FT102X-17-SPL.
Soft drinks Beer Milk
Juices and cordials Water Health and nutritional products
FT102X-19 Filling head for larger bottle openings (25mm to 43mm)
The standard filling head provided with the FT102LT is suitable for
bottles with an opening up to 25mm. The FT102X-19 enables bottles
with a larger opening from 25 mm to 43 mm (O/D) to be filled.
FT102X-35 Filling tube (enables filling to a different
headspace) A replacement filling tube, which can be used to fill to
a different headspace.
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The Armfield range includes HTST/UHT/aseptic systems,
carbonator/filler/cappers, spray dryers/chillers, multifunction
batch processors, ice cream freezers, margarine crystallisers,
extractors, edible oils processors and more. For further
information about our products and services, or to book a trial at
one of our trials facilities, please contact us.
FT102LT Technical Specifications
Overall Dimensions (m) Shipping Specification H W D Gross weight
VolumeFT102LT 1.63 0.97 0.66 300kg 2.5m 3
FT63 0.89 0.57 0.76 160kg 0.7m 3
RequirementsElectricity supply: FT102LT-A: 220-240V, Single
phase, 10A, 50Hz FT102LT-G: 220-240V, Single phase, 10A, 60Hz
FT63(SS)-A: 220-240V, Single phase, 10A, 50Hz FT63(SS)-G: 220-240V,
Single phase, 10A, 60Hz
Water supply: Supply of chilled water at approx 3C to 5C below
the carbonation temperature, @ 10l/min The Armfield FT63 is ideal
for use with the FT102LT Mains water @ 2 bar (min)
CO supply with manual regulator, 6 bar
Compressed air supply with manual regulator, 6 bar
Gas pressure: 0-4 bar
Gas content: 0 - >10 g/l
Vessel capacity: 18 litre (certified in accordance with the
Pressure Equipment Directive) (15 litre product capacity)
Contact surfaces: 316SS or food grade platinum cured silicone
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Gasses: CO2 , N2 or any safe, non-flammable alternatives or
mixture.
During cleaning compressed air is used
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Armfield FT102X / FT104X
For larger product volumes up to 30l process vessel and for
postmix options, you should take a look at the FT102X
Carbonator/Filler.
This system is also compatible with the FT104X Counter Pressure
Filling Station, which gives even more options including an extra
filling station for faster throughput.
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